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Chapter 5-8 Flashcards

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1
Q

Voters turnout in Texas is highest in which type of election?
a. special elections
b. local elections
c. congressional elections
d. primary elections
e. presidential elections

A

presidential elections

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If a candidate in a primary doesn’t get at least 50% of the vote, a _________ is necessary.

a. drawing of straws
b. coin flip
c. run-off
d. special election

A

run–off

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Primary Election

A

Election held by various parties to select candidates to run for office

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General Election

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Elections held to elect officials

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Special Election

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Elections held to fill vacancies in state legislative and U.S. Congressional offices, to approve local bond proposals, and to approve amendments to the Texas Constitution

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Local Election

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Elections held to elect city counsels, mayors, school board members, and special district board members

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Which of the following is not an excuse given by people who don’t vote?
a. Transportation Issues
b. Candidate choice were too good
c. Too busy
d. Forgot

A

Candidate choice were too good

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Why is money important to elections in Texas, particularly state-wide races?
a. Because Texas has so many elected offices
b. All of the above
c. Because of the size of Texas
d. Because races are particularly nasty in Texas

A

Because of the size of Texas

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9
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True or False: At Large Elections have replaced Single Member District Elections because they increase racial diversity in city governments

A

False

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True or False: “Late-Train” campaign donations are more important than early donations

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False

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Local Elections are held in

A

May

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General Elections are held in

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November

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Primary is held in

A

March

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True of False: An open primary is open only to the members of the political parties

A

False

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Special election is held

A

as needed

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15
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Reapportionment is the process whereby ______________ .
a. The total number of seats in the House is changed
b. The number of seats granted to each state is increased or decreased, depending on the state’s population grown or decline.
c. None of the above
d. Members of congress are required to represent more constituents per district

A

the number of seats granted to each state is increased or decreased, depending on the state’s population grown or decline.

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True or False: Texas lost seats in the US House of Representatives after the last census

A

False

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17
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True or False: Texas allows exceptions if you do not have a Photo ID to vote

A

True

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True or False: Lobbyists primary goal is to gain access to policy makers and communicate their objectives to them.

A

True

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True or False: Former legislators cannot be lobbyists in the State of Texas.

A

False

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20
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Interest groups provide public officials with all of the following except ______.
a. information
b. money
c. committee assignments
d. voters

A

committee assignments

21
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Which of the following type of interest groups is involved in electioneering, including bundling donations for candidates, rather than typical activities such as lobbying?
a. Public Interest Groups
b. Political Action Committees (PACs)
c. Multi-Issue Groups
d. Voters

A

Political Action Committees (PACs)

22
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Lobbyists are
a. All corrupt
b. All unethical
c. Important sources of information for legislators
d. Harmful to the democratic process

A

Important sources of information for legislators

23
Q

A regular session of the Texas Legislature last for _____ days, in _____ year(s).
a. 90 days, every
b. 140, even numbered
c. 90, odd numbered
d. 140, odd numbered

A

140, odd numbered

24
Q

True or False: in Texas, the Lt. Governor is in charge of the House of Representatives

A

False

25
Q

The ____ is require to certify whether the state has enough money in the budge to cover legislation before it passes
a. Lt. Governor
b. Attorney General
c. Governor
d. Comptroller
e. Speaker of the house

A

Comptroller

26
Q

True or False: The Speaker of the House is chosen by the people of Texas to lead the House

A

False

27
Q

The Texas Senate has ____ members
a. 25
b. 31.
c. 50
d. 100

A

31

28
Q

How do special sessions come about in Texas
a. Only the governor can call them
b. The legislature votes to call them
c. Either the governor or the legislature can call them
d. The Texas Supreme Court orders them

A

Only the governor can call them

29
Q

The term of office for the Texas Senate is ____ years
a. 2
b. 4
c. 6
d. 8

A

4

30
Q

The governor’s veto is absolute when it is a ____ veto
a. Special
b. Budgetary
c. Super
d. Post-adjournment

A

post-adjournment

31
Q

If a bill fails to pass the Texas House and Texas Senate in exactly the same form, the bill ______.
a. dies
b. is sent to the governor
c. is sent to the courts to decide
d. becomes a law

A

dies

32
Q

In Texas, the ____issues articles of impeachment against the Governor
a. House of Representatives
b. Senate
c. House & Senate in a joint session
d. Attorney General
e. Texas Supreme Court

A

House of Representatives

33
Q

The Texas House of Representatives consists ____ members
a. 21
b. 75
c. 100
d. 150

A

150

34
Q

True and False: The purpose of the Legislative Redistricting Board is to redraw the district line every 10 years after a census

A

False

35
Q

Members of the Texas Legislature have a base pay of ________.
a. $7,200
b. $36,000
c. $72,000
d. $136, 000

A

$7,200

36
Q

True or False: In Texas, the Governor chooses his/her Lt. Governor and they run on the same ticket

A

False

37
Q

True or False: In Texas, it is the job of the Texas Supreme Court to serve as jurors in impeachment trials

A

False

38
Q

The agenda for a special session of the Texas legislature is set by the
a. Lt. Governor & Speaker of the House
b. Governor
c. Chair of the joint committee on special sessions
d. Agenda-setting committee

A

Governor

39
Q

The only member of the plural executive that is appointed by the Governor rather than being election is the ______.
a. Attorney General
b. Land Commissioner
c. Secretary of State
d. Comptroller

A

Secretary of State

40
Q

True and False: The Agriculture Commissioner is in charge of the 13 million acres of land in which Texas own or has a mineral interest

A

False

41
Q

The primary responsibility of the Texas Railroad Commission is to regulate ___________.
a. oil and gas industry
b. railroads
c. utilities
d. trucking

A

Oil and gas industry

42
Q

The governor’s two main constitutional powers over the legislature are
a. The ability to call a special session & veto
b. The veto & the ability to form committees
c. The abilities to form committees & fast-track a bill to the floor
d. The abilities to form committees & call a special session

A

The ability to call a special session & veto

43
Q

One of the Governor’s Judicial responsibilities is granting _______.
a. Retrials
b. Suspended Sentences
c. Probation
d. Pardons

A

Pardons

44
Q

True or False: The governor in Texas does not have power of the line its veto

A

False

45
Q

The election for governor of Texas is held in off-years (non presidential years) in order to _______.
a. Increase voter participation in elections in off-number years
b. Decrease the likelihood of voter fraud
c. Influence the presidential vote in Texas
d. Prevent presidential vote in Texas from influencing the election of state officials

A

Prevent presidential vote in Texas from influencing the election of state officials

46
Q

Which of the following is in charge of making sure grocery store scales and gas pumps measure correctly and aren’t cheating customers?
a. Agriculture Commissioner
b. Secretary of State
c. Land Commissioner
d. Grocery Commissioner
e. Oil and Gas Commissioner

A

Agriculture Commissioner

47
Q

The State Board of Education ____________ .
a. All of the Above
b. Reviews applications for colleges and universities.
c. None of the Above
d. has a major role in determining the books used in Texas public schools.
e. is appointed by the legislature.

A

has a major role in determining the books used in Texas public schools.

48
Q

If the Governor is no longer able to serve out his/her term of office, _____ takes over.
a. Comptroller
b. Speaker of the House
c. Lt. Governor
d. Attorney General

A

Lt. Governor

49
Q

What is the term length for Texas Governor?
a. 4 years
b. 6 years
c. 3 years
d. 2 years

A

4 years

49
Q

Which agency investigates the performance of state agencies and recommends whether an agency should be abolished, continue as is, or continue with changes?
a. Sunset Advisory Commission
b. Legislative Research Bureau
c. Texas Research League
d. Legislative Budget Board

A

Sunset Advisory Commission

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